the round of Spanish Championship reserve for this Saturday the classic between Real Madrid e athletic of Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabéu, in Madrid (ESP). Both teams are trying to keep the momentum going in the competition.
Real Madrid arrive packed for the derby after the thrashing of Liverpool in the Champions League. In addition, victory is essential for the merengue team to continue dreaming of the La Liga title. At the moment, it is in second place, with 51 points.
Once again, coach Carlo Ancelotti will count on the duo formed by Vinicius Júnior and Benzema. The Brazilian striker will meet Atleti again after the offenses suffered by fans of the rival in the duel valid for the Copa del Rey.
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Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, is recovering in the competition. Simeone’s charges are in fourth place, with 41 goals, but are looking to get closer to the leaders.
Leaders Barcelona take the pitch on Sunday
In turn, Barcelona enters the field at 2:30 pm on Sunday, against Almería, away from home. Even in the lead, with 59 points, the Catalans turned on the warning signal after the elimination in the Europa League, for Manchester United.
Now, winning La Liga is considered an obligation among Barça fans.
Check out all the games of the round in the Spanish Championship:
Friday
Elche 2 x 3 Betis
Saturday
10am Espanyol x Mallorca
12:15 p.m. Cádiz x Rayo Vallecano
2:30 p.m. Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid
5:00 p.m. Valencia vs. Real Sociedad
Domingo
10h Athletic Bilbao x Girona
12h15 Celta x Valladolid
2:30 p.m. Almeria x Barcelona
17h Sevilla x Osasuna
Monday
17h Villarreal x Getafe
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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